Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat, Thanjavur
Kurungulam West is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thanjavur Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Kurungulam Melpathi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kurungulam Melpathi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Thanjavur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat located?
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thanjavur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat, namely Kurungulam Melpathi.
Which Panchayat Union does Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat comes under Thanjavur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thanjavur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat?
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat do?
Kurungulam West Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.